Get up and follow Jesus
Father, source of lasting joy,
Regardless of status and life situation, you are calling everyone to follow your Son back to you. Like St. Matthew, help us to answer your call and follow you. For to be called by you is a privilege. May we respond immediately and begin to entrust and leave everything at your disposal, and let you be the one to manage our belongings as well as our daily lives for your glory and our salvation. Help us to surrender everything to you.
We ask this through Jesus Christ, in the Holy Spirit. Amen.
St. Matthew, apostle and evangelist, pray for us.
Fr. Edgar Benedi-an, OSM
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Seven Days of Service
This tradition began last year during the pandemic as a way to celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows and the anniversary of The Grotto.
Please join us for our second annual week of service as we celebrate our 97th Anniversary.
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For more information about the Seven Days of Service, keep reading the daily emails. You many also email events@thegrotto.org with any questions.
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Day Two
Caring for the Homeless
Inspiration: The Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order
Sock Drive
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
The Grotto Parking Lot
Please bring NEW SOCKS ONLY. We will deliver them to Blanchet House so they can get them to those who need them the most.
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Partner Organization
Blanchet House is a nonprofit social services organization located in downtown Portland. They provide food, clothing, and transitional housing programs to people in need.
In 1952, Blanchet House was founded by a group of University of Portland students as a “house of hospitality” in the model of those established by the Catholic Worker Movement. Although Blanchet House is not affiliated with any religious organization, the founders are rooted in the Catholic community. Blanchet House’s mission derives from Catholic social teaching principles, including honoring the dignity of every person, offering aid to the poor and vulnerable, and solidarity.
Inspiration
Click here to learn more about the Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order.
The Grotto is a ministry of the Servite Friars.
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Wednesday, Sept. 22
Care and love for all creation
Inspiration: St. Francis of Assisi
Partners: Your local pet shelters
Stay tuned for more information on Wednesday about the shelters in your neighborhood and their greatest needs.
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Thursday, Sept. 23
Feeding those in need
Inspiration: Servite St. Philip Benizi
Food Drive
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
The Grotto Parking Lot
Please bring non-perishable food items and personal hygiene items to fill the shelves of this Northeast Portland food bank.
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Friday, Sept. 24
Caring for women and children
Inspiration: Mother Mary
Diaper and Wipes Drive
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
The Grotto Parking Lot
This NE Portland day shelter, founded by Catholic Charities, serves women and children experiencing the trauma of abuse, loss of home and other disruptive life changes.
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Saturday, Sept. 25
Caring for those with cancer
Inspiration: Servite St. Peregrine Laziosi. St. Peregrine is the patron saint of those with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses.
Partner: American Cancer Society
Stay tuned for more information on Saturday about ways you can support and be a friend to someone battling cancer.
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Sunday, Sept. 26
Supporting Education
Inspiration: Servite St. Clelia Barbieri
Partner: Your local schools
Stay tuned next Sunday for more information on how you can help students in need at your local schools.
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Operating Hours: 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Upper Gardens admission sold until 5:30 p.m.
Updated Mask Mandate: Under orders from the governor, properly-worn masks are required in all indoor spaces at The Grotto, as well as outdoor spaces where people are gathered or social distancing cannot be maintained. This includes all Masses at The Grotto.
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Daily Mass
12 noon in the Chapel of Mary
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Recitation of the Rosary
Daily recitation of the Rosary at The Grotto will take place everyday, one half hour before each Mass. On Friday's, we pray the Rosary of the Seven Sorrows of Mary (Servite Rosary).
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Priest's Office Hours
Monday - Saturday
10 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
The Servite Friars gladly await your request for confession, spiritual guidance and blessing of articles. You may also set up an appointment for a blessing with the relic of St. Peregrine. The office is located at the Visitor Center.
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Gift Shop Hours: 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. |
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38th Annual Blessing of the Animals
Sunday, Oct. 3
3 p.m.
The Grotto Plaza
All are welcome to join us for the 38th Annual Blessing of the Animals. Bring your pets, properly restrained, to The Grotto Plaza on Sunday, Oct. 3, at 3 p.m.
People and pets of all faiths are welcome to join us for this special blessing.
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Click on the video and take a moment to relax and experience the serenity of the sanctuary.
Today, this seat, beneath a grove of tall evergreens, is waiting for you in the Upper Gardens.
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Join Fr. Vidal Martinez, OSM, Rector of The Grotto, for a daily stroll through the garden.
Each day, enjoy the sights and sounds of the Peace Garden ponds and falls. The Peace Garden is located in the Upper Gardens.
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The Servite Friars (from left to right)
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Bible Study Livestream
Saturdays: 9:15-10 a.m.
All are welcome to the weekly Bible Study Livestream with Fr. Edgar Benedi-an, OSM. For more information, please click the button below.
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